United News of Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka for Bogura by road early Monday on his first visit to his hometown after assuming office. He started the journey at 6:10am from his Gulshan Avenue residence accompanied by his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, said his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon. He said the Prime Minister is travelling by bus with his entourage. The additional press secretary said Tarique is set to have a busy day in Bogura with several programmes including distribution of family cards, inauguration of a measles vaccination campaign, and addressing a public rally. He is also scheduled to visit his ancestral home there.